How Arthroscope Orientation Affects Performance Arthroscopy in the Perspective of the Viewer and Arthroscopy Opposite of the Viewer

摘要

Background: Elements of competency-based training are being incorporated into surgical training. The primary objective of this study was to determine how the orientation of the arthroscope and the instruments relative to the standing position of the surgeon affects basic arthroscopic performance. The secondary objective was to determine how arthroscopic level of training affects performance.